Licensed Practical Nurse

4 weeks ago


Philadelphia, United States Pennsylvania Medicine Full time
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

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Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse - Cardiac Surgery
Department: Cardiac Outpatient Surgery
Entity: CPUP
Location: Cardiac Surgery Outpatient Clinic Penn Presbyterian Medical Center - 51 N 39th St
Hours: M-F 7:30 AM - 4 PM with no holiday or weekend requirements

**Please upload your LPN and CPR certification with application.**

Summary:
  • LPN would assist in wound bandaging, wound management, supply management/order placements, as well as being an active team player and assisting with needs of the department.
  • The CPUP Licensed Practical Nurse assists physicians and performs healthcare services to patients in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities.
  • Monitors and charts patients, collects sample, and performs other tasks as assigned, all under the direction of registered nurses and doctors.

Responsibilities:
  • Performs electrocardiograms (EKG) and screening tests.
  • Obtains and tests specimens following standard operating procedures and documents results, taking appropriate action with unexpected results. Prepares specimens for transport as necessary.
  • Gather information from patient and direct to the RN or Provider when necessary.
  • Assists provider with surgical procedures including positioning patients, keeping a sterile field, and wound cleaning and dressing.
  • Prepares paperwork to complete patient visit.
  • Obtains and documents patient's vital signs as needed and reports abnormal results to provider.
  • Cleans, disinfects, sterilizes and checks to make sure all instruments and equipment are in proper working order.
  • Maintains medication storage closets.
  • Participates in orienting new team members.
Additional Responsibility Information:
  • Practicing as an LPN in assisting the with procedures, wound care, and bandaging.
  • Responsible for ordering supplies and following up with patient paperwork and messages.
  • Administers prescribed medications, gives injections and vaccines, reads PPD results.
  • Demonstrating good organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to assist the team where needed.
  • Maintaining a positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
Credentials:
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
Education or Equivalent Experience:
  • H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
  • 15+ months Outpatient experience preferred
  • Practice Nursing School (Required)
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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